World Cup 2026 throws up another four must-match matchups on Sunday

Spain captain Rodri accused Cape Verde of refusing to ‘get past midfield’ (Picture: Getty)

French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has accused Rodri of ‘arrogance’ and ‘disrespect’ after the midfielder appeared to criticise Cape Verde’s tactical approach against Spain.

Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent World Cup memory as they held European champions Spain to a goalless…

Spain captain Rodri was unimpressed with Cape Verde’s tactics (Picture: La 1)

Rodri poured scorn on Cape Verde’s tactical approach after Spain were held to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener, claiming the opposition ‘sat back’ and had no interest in ‘getting past the midfield’.

Cape Verde entered the Group H contest as massive underdogs, with 65 places separating the two teams in the FIFA…

España llegaba al Mundial 2026 con el cartel de uno de los grandes candidatos al título. Del otro lado aparecía … Más

Midfield could be the busiest area for Manchester City this summer as they await the transfer window opening next week

El centrocampista del Barça, dueño de mil anécdotas por su peculiar forma de ser, ha regresado al Mundial tras poco más de 700 minutos este año en su equipo

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to be a star player for Spain at this summer's World Cup

Manchester City won the FA and Carabao Cups this season but went a second year without lifting the Premier League title

Manchester City are on the cusp of the summer transfer window with plenty of question marks surrounding their next steps

Gavi hat bei Spanien für einen Schreckmoment gesorgt, für den er sich jedoch nicht entschuldigen musste. Das muss sich Mikel Oyarzabal für seine Leistungen in der Seleccion schon lange nicht mehr - der Angreifer steht vor der Fortsetzung einer Traumserie.

Manchester City players Erling Haaland and Rodri are both subjects of reported transfer interest from Real Madrid this summer

Manchester City could be in for a busy summer in the transfer market with several players facing uncertain futures

Manchester City midfielder Rodri missed seven months of action after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Arsenal in 2024.

Sie sind die Führungsspieler ihrer Teams, machen auf dem Platz den Unterschied und stehen bei der WM 2026 besonders im Fokus: kicker und HUGO BOSS stellen verschiedene Schlüsselspieler des Turniers mit ihren Erfolgsfaktoren vor: Diesmal ist Rodri von Europameister Spanien an der Reihe.

A number of Manchester City players could be set to make their last appearance for the club

The Manchester City manager is expected to leave in the coming weeks (Picture: Getty)

It’s time to start thinking about Pep Guardiola’s legacy as he prepares to take charge of his final game at Manchester City on Sunday.

That is assuming he does actually leave City at the end of the season.

While reports say his time in charge at the Etihad is coming to an end, there has been no official…

Rodri bemoaned the lack of time between Manchester City’s FA Cup final and their trip to Bournemouth (Picture: Getty)

Rodri has taken aim at the Premier League for refusing to let Manchester City’s players ‘rest a little bit more’ in the wake of the side’s FA Cup final victory.

Pep Guardiola’s men edged out Chelsea in last weekend’s showpiece at Wembley to secure a domestic double following the…

This week's Q&A looks at how Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola could impact on the squad, as well as the academy and women's teams

Guardiola is expected to leave City when the season comes to an end (Picture: Getty Images)

Rodri could follow Pep Guardiola out the Manchester City exit this summer with the midfielder ‘eager’ to join Real Madrid.

City’s Premier League title hopes came to an end on Tuesday night with Arsenal crowned champions at their expense.

Questions over Guardiola’s future have lingered all season but a…

Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid was confirmed today, and the Portuguese manager has already made some interesting requests. Mourinho’s contract is set to run until 2028, with an option to extend by one year. The official club announcement is expected to be made after their final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao on […]

Rodri says Arsenal’s Premier League title run-in ‘is not easy’

Rodri has warned Arsenal that their Premier League title run-in is ‘not easy’ after Manchester City’s FA Cup win on Saturday.

Antoine Semenyo’s backheel goal sealed City’s 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley to secure a second trophy for Pep Guardiola’s side this season after their win against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final in…

Manchester City midfielders Nico Gonzalez and Rodri both missed the Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday

Manchester City play their game in-hand against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, hoping to reduce the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points

Pep Guardiola has given the latest on the fitness of his squad ahead of the crucial Premier League title run-in.

Pep Guardiola addressed the Manchester City injury news ahead of the Premier League game with Brentford as Rodri continues to struggle

Pep Guardiola has three important Manchester City stars on the sidelines due to injury with their Premier League title race against Arsenal taking a fresh twist

Pep Guardiola has provided an important injury update ahead of Manchester City's journey to face Everton on Monday night

Pep Guardiola will assess his options before deciding on his Manchester City team for Everton on Monday night

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United need to sign two midfielders this summer (The Good, The Bad & The Football)

Nicky Butt has endorsed Manchester United’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni but believes signing the Real Madrid midfielder is ‘a long shot’.

United are in the market for at least one central midfielder in the summer transfer window with Casemiro set to leave Old Trafford on a free…

Manchester City are eyeing up reinforcements this summer (Picture: Getty)

Manchester City are weighing up a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.

City are looking to fill the void left by Bernardo Silva, with the Portuguese international set to depart at the end of the season.

And the long-term future of Spanish midfielder Rodri has also come into question,…